Author: Switina Namulawa
The outgoing Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bugweri District, Janet Billey Mulindwa, officially handed over office to her deputy, Banuli Magala, who has been promoted to full RDC. Janet Billey Mulindwa has been transferred to Masaka District as a full RDC, while Basalirwa John from Amuria has replaced Banuli Magala as the Deputy RDC. At the handover ceremony organized by the technical staff and stakeholders of Bugweri, held at the district headquarters in Busesa Town Council, Bugweri District, the outgoing RDC Janet Billey Mulindwa expressed her gratitude for the good working conditions and support provided by the people of Bugweri.…
The Deputy Katikiro of Busiki Chiefdom in the Busoga Kingdom, who is also the Director of Administration and Human Resources at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), Dr. Kaggwa Peter, has urged schools and parents to embrace Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD). He emphasized that MDD is a lucrative industry in Uganda, with many individuals achieving wealth and success through their talents in this field. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Busoga Nalufuka Regional MDD Competition, held at Busesa Mixed Boarding and Day Primary School in Bugweri District. Dr. Kaggwa, through the chiefdom, pledged…
A 75-year-old man and two others have been arrested for allegedly obtaining money by false pretense from Parish Development Model beneficiaries. The three are Emmanuel Ngobi, alias Kiwerera, 49 years old and the chairperson of the Kiwani Parish Development Model SAACO; Isma Kabenena, the vice-chairperson, 32 years old; and Wilberforce Kasisa, 75, the secretary. They were picked up by the police following complaints from members of the public. The trio is believed to have extorted money ranging from Shillings 30,000 to 180,000, claiming it was mandatory savings for the SAACO group. According to a police source at Namutumba Central Police…
Busoga district local governments, in collaboration with non-profit organizations advocating for the well-being of Persons with Disabilities (PWD), successfully organized celebrations on Tuesday to mark the International Day of PWDs. This globally recognized occasion is dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of individuals living with disabilities. The commemoration held at Jinja city’s Busoga Square grounds attracted several stakeholders, including government officials and civil society organizations, to celebrate and recognize the contributions of PWDs towards the development of societies. The annual event serves as a platform to advocate for rights and opportunities, accessibility, and the removal of barriers that hinder…